The site visit for the students of Allied design were taken to Aviation Department of Pillai College was conducted during the ongoing construction of the airplane-shaped classroom on the campus on the 12th June 2025. The event was organized as a guided educational visit, where students were taken to the site under the supervision of...Read More
The site visits was conducted to have a practical and hands on experience of building construction methods and understanding of site dynamics. Objectives were to observe on-going basement construction work on site, different components associated with precast concrete construction and to understand the methods and techniques for precast construction, method of manufacturing precast girders, precast...Read More
Aim of the Visit: To provide architecture students with hands-on exposure to the construction site, enabling them to understand the practical implementation of working drawings and their role in real-world construction processes. Objectives: To familiarize students with the interpretation of working drawings in a real-site context. To observe and analyse the execution of architectural, structural,...Read More
The visit to Dr. D.Y. Patil College’s Design Centre and D.Y. Patil University Centre of Excellence, designed by Architect Norman Foster-designed building provided an insightful study into the design principles behind these structures. The primary objective of this visit was to analyse how a design-based school can be planned and to derive key learnings from...Read More
To study and understand the structural design and construction techniques of flat slabs and ribbed slabs used in the construction of railway stations, with a focus on the practical application of these slab systems in real-world projects. The site visits will provide insights into the advantages, challenges, and performance of these slab types in different...Read More
Aim To enhance designing skills through observation and documentation, fostering an interactive learning environment for students and giving them a practical understanding of the studio they are required to design. Objective of the Site Visit Understand how pots are made. Gain knowledge of the spaces required for pottery. Understand the difference between traditional pottery and...Read More
The site visit to Karla Caves, Lonavala, was organized for the first-year architectural students of Pillai College of Architecture. The primary objective was to provide students with a practical learning experience by studying the architectural detailing of Karla Caves. This visit was integrated with the Design Subject led by Prof. Ashwini Bhosale and Humanities subject,...Read More
Aim of the Visit: The aim of the site visit was to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the practical aspects of urban design and architecture by exploring the Central Business District (CBD) redevelopment, urban design guidelines, site context, and user needs. Objectives: To enable students to learn from real-world examples and apply these...Read More
Objectives of the Visit: To conduct on-site case studies of large span roofs To understand the spanning and supporting systems of various large trusses. To document connections and joinery details of such structures. Overview of the Visit: A total of 47 students and 3 faculty members participated in the visit. The following places were visited:...Read More
Details of the Event When and How the event was conduct The event was conducted on 26th June, 2024. The students and faculty walked to the temple as it is very close to the college. The faculty explained the structure from outside Significance of the event/topic Brief introduction of the guest Gist / points covered...Read More
